Do you apply alcohol based aftershaves to your face when it's completely dry or slightly damp?
i like to apply aftershaves on a slightly damp. it allows me to apply it more easily IMO. yeah it dilutes a bit, but that's ok for me.
I prefer to wipe the excess water off of my face with my hand (not a towel), then apply AS onto my face while it is still slightly wet.
I do both (but not at the same time!) like 70:30 for damp vs. dry. Depends on the season/AS.